Human Resources · Contract
Direct employerHuman Resources Assistant, G5
United Nations, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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About this role
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Role overview
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya, is seeking a Human Resources Assistant (G5) for a fixed-term contract. This role is suited for candidates with experience in human resources or administrative services who can support recruitment, staff development, and HR administration within the Regional Office for Eastern Africa.
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What you will do
- Process applications for job vacancies and maintain candidate files.
- Assist in screening applications for secretarial and clerical positions.
- Maintain vacancy announcement records and track their status.
- Prepare documents and agendas for recruitment meetings.
- Coordinate onboarding activities with teams and candidates.
- Advise staff on visa-related matters.
- Support organization and logistics for training courses and workshops.
- Provide advice on classification procedures and respond to related queries.
- Draft and process various correspondence and maintain reference files.
- Schedule appointments and monitor deadlines.
- Conduct research on HR issues and assist in report preparation.
- Maintain HR databases and prepare periodic reports.
- Assist in data collection, analysis, and preparation of presentations.
- Update information materials such as web pages and brochures.
- Perform general administrative duties including leave recording and office supplies management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administrative services, or related areas.
- Three years of experience required if holding a first-level university degree (preferred).
- Minimum of one year experience using an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system.
- Experience with SAP systems such as Umoja is desirable.
- Experience advising staff on UN Regulations and Rules related to human resources is desirable.
- Experience of one year or more in data analytics or related fields is desirable.
- Proficiency in English at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Benefits
This is a fixed-term appointment for one year, with renewal dependent on mandate continuation and funding availability. No specific salary or additional benefits are stated in the advert.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting the required application documents before Thursday, 12 November 2026.